The monthly Medicare premium for senior citizens has gone up, once again.

Senior citizens and the disabled will now pay a monthly premium of $88.50 for doctor's visits and other services, starting January, 2006

The monthly Medicare premium for senior citizens has gone up, once again.

Senior citizens and the disabled will now pay a monthly premium of $88.50 for doctor's visits and other services, starting January, 2006

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says traditional Chinese medicine slimming aids may contain potentially harmful substances.

A drug which raises blood pressure and an amphetamine-like stimulant have both been found in slimming aids

Echinacea does not strengthen the immune system, nor does it help fight the common cold, according to a new study by the University of Virigina School of Medicine.

The herbal remedy turns out to be no more effective than a placebo, said the study, which is published in Thursday's "Journal of Medicine"

Public elementary and middle schools would be prohibited from selling soda and junk food under a package of measures approved Monday by a state Senate panel action against a growing epidemic of childhood obesity.

The bills aim to restrict the amount of sugar, fat and salt children consume, at least during the school day